Accepted Payment Methods: Online Booking & Bank Transfers %currentyear%

Planning an expedition to Machu Picchu or an Andean trekking circuit requires precise logistics. To purchase government-controlled citadel permits, train seats with PeruRail or Inca Rail, and hotel allocations in Aguas Calientes, our reservations team requires a 50% advance deposit (or full payment for express single-day bookings). The remaining balance is payable upon arrival during your pre-trek briefing at our central office in Cusco.

1. Credit & Debit Cards via Stripe Gateway

Stripe is the world’s leading payment processing platform, trusted by global organizations for top-tier security standards. We process Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club payments directly through encrypted SSL connections.

• PCI-DSS Level 1 Certification: The strictest level of financial security certification available. Your card numbers are encrypted end-to-end and are never stored on our servers.
• Instant Booking Lock: Payments clear in real time, enabling our logistics staff to immediately purchase your personal Machu Picchu permit before daily quotas sell out.
• Zero Account Creation: Complete your payment in seconds without registering for third-party accounts or remembering passwords.
• Gateway Processing Note: Online card transactions processed via Stripe carry an international merchant surcharge (+7%) automatically itemized on your electronic checkout invoice.

2. PayPal (Buyer Protection & Instant Clearance)

For international travelers who prefer utilizing an existing digital wallet balance or bank link without sharing credit card numbers directly, PayPal offers maximum privacy and formal resolution center support.

• Traveler Privacy: Your bank account and card details remain strictly confidential inside your personal PayPal profile.
• Immediate Confirmation: Funds clear instantly, allowing rapid confirmation of your expedition dates.
• Reduced Surcharge: To support this digital channel, PayPal transactions carry a reduced international fee (+3%) applied at final checkout.

3. Western Union International Wire (MTCN)

If you prefer paying in cash via a neighborhood agency or your mobile banking app, Western Union provides an established global network for transferring deposits directly to Peru without credit card transaction limits.

• Ideal for Group Expeditions: When booking for multiple hikers where single-card limits might decline high balances, a single Western Union transfer covers the complete group deposit.
• Cusco Office Collection: Funds are collected directly in Cusco by our legal representative upon verified government photo ID inspection and confidential tracking number submission.
• Step-by-Step Payment Instructions:
  1. Request the official full legal name and Peruvian national ID (DNI) of our authorized receiver via email or WhatsApp.
  2. Visit any local Western Union branch or utilize their official mobile application (the sender assumes agency transfer fees).
  3. Photograph or download your official transfer receipt displaying the 10-digit MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) and the sender’s exact name.
  4. Send the MTCN receipt to our reservations department via email or WhatsApp for immediate manual ledger verification.

4. Bank Wire Transfer & Cash in Cusco (0% Surcharge)

For final remaining balances or travelers making advance arrangements directly through domestic or international wire systems:

• Peruvian Bank Accounts (BCP / Interbank): If you hold a Peruvian bank account or utilize international wire services that deposit directly into local soles or dollars accounts, contact our team for official IBAN and account coordinates.
• Cash at Our Cusco Office: The remaining 50% tour balance is paid in person during your pre-trek technical briefing at our office. We accept clean, undamaged US Dollars (USD) or Peruvian Soles (PEN) at the official daily exchange rate with 0% card fee or processing charge. Please ensure US dollar banknotes are free from tears, stamps, or heavy ink markings, as local Peruvian banks reject blemished bills.

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